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Blender Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING –
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
• Operation Manual must be reviewed by
each operator before giving authorization
to use the blender. Keep Operation Manual
handy.
• Before first use, wash container assembly
in hot, soapy water. Do NOT place in
dishwasher.
• Plug into a grounded outlet.
• Do not remove ground.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Disconnect power before cleaning or
servicing.
• To reduce risk of personal injury, unplug
cord from outlet when not in use, and
before putting on or taking off parts.
• Turn the ON(
I)/OFF( ) switch to OFF( )
when the appliance is not operating.
• Unplug the blender and inspect the power
cord insulation for cracks on a weekly
basis. Refer to “Technical Services” for
repair or replacement.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not
immerse cord, plug, or blender base in
water or any other liquid.
• Do not spray the base with a high-pressure
spray gun.
• Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
• Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
• Not intended for use by or near children.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
they do not play with the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
• To reduce risk of personal injury and to
prevent damage to blender or container
and cutter assembly, DO NOT insert
utensils into blender container while
operating blender.
• Do not store any kitchen utensils in the
container because the blender would be
damaged if inadvertently turned on.
• To prevent possibility of serious personal
injury, keep hands out of blender container
while operating blender. Always operate
blender with container cover in place.
• Avoid contacting moving parts. Switch off
the appliance and disconnect from power
supply before changing accessories or
approaching parts that move in use.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• If cutter assembly blades are loose,
discontinue use immediately and replace
container. Do not attempt to repair or
tighten cutter assembly.
• Inspect container and cutter assembly daily.
Do not use broken, chipped, or cracked
container. Check cutter for wear, nicks, or
broken blades. Do not use broken, loose, or
cracked cutting blades.
• Do not use outdoors.
• This appliance is intended for short periods
of operation, with a rated operating time of
2 minutes.
• Do not leave blender unattended while it is
operating.
• To prevent damage to blender, container,
or cutter assembly, DO NOT move or shake
blender while in operation. If blending action
stops during operation, turn blender OFF (
), remove container from base, remove
container cover, and use a thin rubber
spatula to push mixture towards cutters.
• Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the
blender as it can be ejected out of the
appliance due to sudden steaming.
• Hot liquids may push lid off jar during
blending. To prevent possible burns: Do not
fill blender jar beyond the 1 quart
(1 liter) level. Keep exposed skin away from
lid. Start blending at lowest speed.
• The blender is provided with a power
switch/circuit breaker on the side of the unit.
If the motor stops turning, reset the power
switch.
• This blender’s motor is provided with a
thermal overload protector. If the motor
stops turning during operation or will not
restart, unplug and allow to cool for
15 minutes. Plug unit back into outlet and
resume operation.
• The normal function of this product may
be disturbed by strong electromagnetic
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